In this documentary made by James D. Spurlock, it talks about credit and how people depend too much on it and how the credit card companies make big money on it.
This movie does a good job portraying the US's dependence on credit. It's a well made documentary, although I feel there isn't enough facts about the severity of the problem. There's another movie I recommend I saw in my macro economics class called "In Debt We Trust." That movie not only combines the emotion this movie has, but also includes a host/narrator who talks about the severity of the problem.
So I recommend "Maxed Out," but if you want a REALLY good documentary about credit, check out "In Debt We Trust." In both films there is an old outdated short film from the 60's called "Wise Use of Credit" which shows how people should look at credit, but since it's so campy and outdated people don't take it seriously.
Rating: 8/10
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